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HBCYOUTH TEAMS UP WITH AMAZON ACCESS FOR EDUCATIONAL YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS
HBCYouth, the educational minority youth summer day camp based on the principles and values of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, announced its collaboration with Amazon Access (amazon.com/access), the hub offering resources to make shopping and saving in Amazon stores easier like payment with SNAP EBT and Prime Access. Coming off the heels of a successful inaugural camp last year, the 2024 camp will foster positive change and promote access to education, nutrition, and workforce development thanks to the support of Amazon Access. Participating universities this year are Tennessee State University and Morehouse College, with additional sponsorship support provided by Foot Locker and the AJ Terrell Foundation.
The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University Celebrates June Seminar Residency for 2024 Community of Fellows and Inaugural New Presidents
The Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University (HBCU ELI) proudly announced the completion of eight New Presidents and the participation of 33 outstanding Fellows from two of its esteemed 2024 communities. This milestone not only celebrates individual achievements but also underscores the critical importance of nurturing the next generation of executive leaders within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). To view a full list of the 2024 Community of Fellows and members of the Inaugural New Presidents Program click here.
Catering Company Owner Receives Resources to Grow Business
Chrissy Miller launched Cultivating Catering by Chef Chrissy 10 years ago and she has been growing ever since. She has been cooking since she was eight years old and she loves to eat. In high school, she went into foodservice and eventually, she went to culinary school.
Morgan Park Native Rings Closing Bell At Nasdaq
Jeremy Hall, a second year Biology (pre-med) and finance minor at Morehouse College, grew up on the city’s South Side. Because of his participation in One Goal, he was awarded a scholarship, which helped him pay for tuition to college. But, he still needed other funding to pay for school. So, he researched and applied to other scholarships in hopes he could get the money he needed. He eventually received a scholarship from UNCF, which he credits with changing his life.
Program Helps Young People Learn Skills That Turns Into Careers
Savion Mitchell participated in Career Launch Chicago while he was a student at Prosser Career Academy. The program provides junior and seniors in high school an opportunity to work toward a trade while they are still in school. Mitchell chose S&C Electric Company because he was interested in manufacturing, which happened because he was taking shop in school.
tgin CEO carries on legacy for multicultural haircare company
Thank God It’s Natural (tgin) has experienced some changes in the last few years. Aris Singleton, CEO of tgin, talks about those changes and new products the hair care company recently released.
Public invited to participate in “Next Move Illinois”
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the launch of Next Move Illinois, a new statewide public transportation plan to create a strategic vision, recommend policy, make performance updates and identify specific initiatives. The last public transportation plan for Illinois was completed in 2018.
US Representatives Kelly, Thompson, McBath, Neguse, and Scott of Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Mark New Action On Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act
Wednesday, June 26, Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) joined Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-04), Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-07), Assistant Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03), for a press conference marking Rep. McBath’s discharge petition filed for the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act (H.R. 3018).
RUDD RESOURCES MARKS 10 YEARS OF EQUITABLE COMMUNICATIONS WITH CLIENT CELEBRATION
Award-winning public relations firm Rudd Resources recently held a 10th anniversary celebration with 160 of its current and past clients, staff and friends. Since 2014, the agency has grown from a one-person company to one that employees 21 and posted revenue of $3.1 million, serving a range of clients from local non-profit organizations to global corporations.
Landmarks Illinois grants $30,000 in funding to help preservation projects
Landmarks Illinois has awarded $30,000 in grant funding to eight preservation projects across the state through its Preservation Heritage Fund and Barbara C. and Thomas E. Donnelley II Preservation Fund for Illinois grant programs. Grant-funded projects are located in the Illinois communities of Chicago, El Paso, Jacksonville, Oak Park, Pittsfield and Richmond.
Gov. Pritzker Signs Business Development Omnibus Package
Governor JB Pritzker signed a package of bills to incentivize corporate development and increase Illinois’ competitive edge for attracting new businesses and capital investments. The omnibus bills, HB5005, include investments in tax credit programs for the film industry and research and development projects across the state, as well as for the Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) and Reimagining Energy and Vehicles (REV) programs. The bills also build on Illinois’ growing status as a tech hub and reduce red tape for the Blue Collar Job Act (BCJA).
Chicago Riverwalk 2024 Summer Season
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) welcome a slate of engaging summer arts and recreational programming taking place on the Chicago Riverwalk, a magnificent urban space and entertainment hub located on the south bank of the Chicago River. The award-winning, pedestrian-friendly Chicago Riverwalk stretches 1.25 miles from Lake Michigan to Lake Street offering restaurants, wineries and bars, live music and performances, public art, urban recreation and more.
Chicago Public Schools Hosts 2024 Local School Council (LSC) Member Swearing-In Ceremony
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today welcomed newly elected and returning Local School Council (LSC) members for the upcoming LSC term that began Monday, July 1. The new members, along with thousands of other LSC members across the District, will serve on the governing bodies of more than 500 CPS-managed schools. Saturday’s afternoon inauguration ceremony demonstrated the critical role that LSC members play in connecting school communities to District leadership, and how they foster student support and community engagement on the most local level.
CELEBRATING COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS: LISC CHICAGO ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 30TH ANNUAL CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
LISC Chicago is proud to announce the winners of the 30th annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDAs), which took place on Thursday, June 27. This landmark event spotlighted the most groundbreaking community development projects and architectural achievements marvels that are redefining Chicago’s neighborhoods. The ceremony began with a keynote speech by Mayor Brandon Johnson. Following this, Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle, presented the Richard M. Daley Friend of the Neighborhood Award to Grady Chambers, in honor of his late mother, Marilyn Katz. The event continued with an awards ceremony where winners received their honors, supported by a network of friends and colleagues.